Lifestyle

St. Lucian Virnette St Omer-Fontenelle, left, and her son, Miles, before the surgery. (Photo: Robertson S. Henry)

High praise for MCMH nurses from St. Lucian parent

By Robertson S. Henry For many years the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital plays host, through the World Pediatric Programme, to a number of surgeons from the United States. During November,…

30 Nov 2014 2:18PM

Health

There is an outbreak of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Decrease in Chik-V cases in SVG

28 Nov 2014 6:05AM

A healthy diet can help to alleviate risk factors for a range of chronic diseases linked to obesity. (Photo: World Bank/Maria Fleischmann)

Obesity-related cancers on rise, especially in developed countries

27 Nov 2014 11:02PM

Winston Soso, left, and Syril Scorcher Thomas at the town hall meeting on Sunday. (Photo: Facebook)

New York-based Vincentians appointed cultural ambassadors

25 Nov 2014 5:41AM

Sen. Camillo Gonsalves presents a laptop to a Community College student. (Photo: Facebook)

Community College students receive laptops from gov’t

25 Nov 2014 5:19AM

Blue economy” emphasizes conservation and sustainable management, based on the premise that healthy ocean ecosystems are more productive and a must for sustainable ocean-based economies.

Caribbean urged to embrace ‘blue growth’ concept

GEORGE’S, Grenada — The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council on Trade and economic Development (COTED) will meet in April next year to discuss recommendations from a regional workshop urging the promotion…

21 Nov 2014 7:58AM

Environment